Nido de Esperanza is a non-profit organization that seeks to break the cycle of poverty by changing the first 1,000 days of a child’s life through nutrition, education, community and support and materials goods.
Volunteer roles will include sorting and bundling donated clothing, packing food bags, and sorting children's books.
- Families welcome - minimum age is 10 years old
- Volunteers should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle
- Nido de Esperanza is located at 41111 Broadway between 173rd and 174th streets, inside Christ Church Washington Heights. There is a red door to the left of the gates with a doorbell that has "Nido de Esperanza" on it.
- Getting there
- By train: A train to 175th or 1 train to 168th
- By car: metered street parking in the area is usually available, but allow 10-15 minutes for parking if you plan to drive.
- Volunteers are welcome to gather at a nearby place for lunch afterwards - details TBA
Contact: Alison Gardy '88